If you’ve been on a podcast or other show outside of Smile Channel events and want to add it as an episode on your profile, here’s the process and what gets approved.
What qualifies as an episode
- Podcast interview (any podcast, any platform)
- Conference keynote or panel
- Webinar guest appearance
- Video interview on a show
- Smile Channel event speaking slots (auto-added by the team after the event)
What does NOT qualify
- Self-published recordings (your own podcast where you’re the host) — those go elsewhere on your profile, not Episodes
- Audio-only files without a publishable host link
- Personal videos / vlogs not part of a recognized show
- Old episodes from defunct podcasts where the link no longer works
Required information
- Episode title (as it appears on the host’s site)
- Show name
- Direct link to the episode (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, host website)
- Episode date
- Brief description (2-3 sentences)
Recommended additions
- Cover thumbnail (the show’s artwork or an episode-specific image)
- Topic tags (so the episode surfaces in topic searches)
- Length in minutes
Auto-imports for some podcast platforms
Pasting an Apple Podcasts or Spotify URL pre-fills most fields automatically — title, show, date, thumbnail, description. Saves time on entering each manually.
What gets rejected
- Episodes with broken / dead links
- Episodes that don’t actually feature you (auto-rejected if you’re not credited on the host page)
- Duplicate episodes already on your profile
- Episodes that violate platform guidelines (e.g. promotional content for harmful products)
How long until it’s live
Most episodes appear immediately on submission — there’s no manual approval queue for episodes (unlike book reviews). The team spot-checks new entries periodically.